When it comes to fashion, flight attendants know best. With their access to fashion trends all over the world, they do know the new trends and styles in the fashion industry. Flight attendants must look glamorous all the time in their uniforms too which have it's positive effects on their choice of clothes, shoes, bags, basically their fashion choice. So if you love travelling and you want tips on how to choose your OOTD, one of the best people to ask would be a flight attendant and we have the perfect person to discuss some tips and advice which may help you out.

Gilda Dangan is more than just your typical flight attendant. She is a fashion stylist backed by a fashion resume as impressive as those of Perry Tabora, Kimi and Boop Yap. Local celebrities like Maine Mendoza and Lovi Poe are two of Gilda's clients who she has worked with.

We are indeed very happy to have Gilda share you advice and tips on how to choose your travel OOTD or outfit of the day like a flight attendant! With all that we mentioned above, we are pretty sure that she is indeed the best resource on this topic, considering that she is a flight attendant and a reknowned fashion stylist at the same time. You may follow her on Instagram @GildaDangan or use the hashtag #styledbyGildaDangan to check more of her pictures and projects.

Traveling in Style by F/A Gilda Dangan

My style is most definitely all about three things: comfort, simplicity and class. Most of my styles are pretty laid-back yet classy. I’d always like to keep my style conservative but powerful. I’m not very keen on accessories, one distinctive accessory is already enough – usually a pop of contrasting color may it be the bag, shoes, hat, fur, earrings, and the like.

Study your destination​Make a research about your destination and study every single detail of your trip. Knowing everything about your trip will make preparations a lot easier – from the head piece you’re planning to wear down to the type of shoes you’re ready to rock. As for me, I always bring my sneakers (Addidas Stan Smiths) with me as you’ll never know how much walking you’d take throughout the trip. Ballet flats are my greatest life-savers to these go along with pretty much a lot of outfits yet they still are comfortable and so chic!

Be sure to bring pieces that can work altogether in different outfitsAs I mentioned, I never seem to wear a lot of accessories so here’s where “mix and match” happens. I bring scarves. You can put on your scarf in a lot of different ways depending on what you are going for with your outfit. I also make sure I got my Boyfriend jeans as these go along with any outfit even with heels, plus these ones are very comfortable during flights.

The CameraYour camera is definitely one of your essentials! I am a flight attendant and as one, I travel a lot. I want to capture everything about my trips, OOTDs included. So, I really invested on a camera. Right now, I am using a Leica camera. I swear, this by far is the best camera for me! It’s both travel and user-friendly, especially for those who are not too techie and don’t even know what aperture and ISO are.

SHOEESS! The right pair of shoes!!Shoes are probably one my greatest obsessions. I collect a lot especially the high-heels but I only rarely wear them. You can always see me wearing sneakers, ballet flats, and mules. I always believe that a great pair of shoes can make you stand out! And I’d always say yes for “tiis-ganda” outfits! Kidding aside, even when you only wear a simple white dress, boyfriend jeans, a plain top paired with skinny jeans, all these with a great pair of shoes can make the whole outfit look so simple yet stylish!

A piece that stands out!I mentioned that I mix my outfit with a distinctive piece of accessory. In a monochromatic outfit, for instance, I wear a pair of shoes that contradicts the color I am wearing.

If you wear a floral dress (i.e., blue being dominant), wear a pair of yellow-gold heels or pink flats.

In Europe, you’ll see a lot of blacks and grays in their outfit. It’s their staple color especially during winter. I wear almost the same but I see to it there’s a distinct color in my outfits like red boots, or a colorful top underneath.

Different colors and kinds of coats can save you! Believe me, I can wear a white t-shirt and jeans paired with any color of long coat plus sneakers! So comfy yet classy!

The heart of the matter is, your travel outfits should always carry out two basic things: comfort and impression. Your outfits should be comfortable enough to get you through the whole day i.e., shopping in Oxford-street, wandering in the streets of New York, a long walk to the temples and shrines of Japan, survive strolling in the sunny souk of Dubai, etc. Keep in mind that however comfortable your outfit is, you should always go for giving people one great, powerful impression.

A usual question I usually get is “How do you prepare your stuff for layover?” Honestly, I really seldom plan on what to wear. Pag winter, i just bring all the heattech stuff, then i go mix and match when I get in my destination with my winter jacket or coat. It's easier when it is summer at the place I'm headed to, I just bring whatever’s on top of my wardrobe. Haha! I just make sure i bring the right shoes!

When it comes to shopping, i don't go for all branded items. I only buy expensive stuff (clothes, scarf, shoes) when I know its hard to find similar to more affordable ones. Labels won't define your style and who you are, it's always how you carry out yourself with confidence. It doesnt always have to be labeled or branded. I love going to bazaars and I shop at mens section too, like their t-shirts.